§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when a decision will be made on the resurfacing of the M27 with a quieter surface; and if he will make a statement. [127646]
§ Mr. HillI have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Mr. Peter Nutt, to write to the hon. Member.
603WLetter from Peter Nutt to Sandra Gidley, dated 29 June 2000:
The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions has asked me to reply to your recent question about when a decision will be made on resurfacing the M27 with a quieter surface.I am pleased to tell you that, within your constituency, resurfacing of both carriageways of the M27 between Junctions 2 and 4 will begin in spring 2001. The work will take approximately six months as there is a need for major reconstruction work, drainage repairs, safety fencing work and minor works to structures. I can confirm that the concrete surface will be replaced with a quieter thin surfacing which will reduce the road noise at nearby properties. In addition, Junctions 4–5 were resurfaced at the beginning of this year and also received a low noise surfacing treatment.I will ensure that you are provided with more detailed information nearer the start date for the Junction 2–4 work.